Daily SPF that won't make my eyes sting!

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If you have sensitive eyes, what SPF do you use on your face? I'm struggling to find one that doesn't make my eyes sting and water - even when I avoid the immediate eye area

Tried and failed:

La Roche Posay Anthelios fluid
Gruum (this was the worst! Eyes streaming even when not sweaty/didn't put it anywhere near my eyes)
Erborian CC cream with SPF (gutted because the finish is gorgeous 😭)
Upcircle - I use all their skincare and thought as natural this would be fine but wasn't (and didn't love the texture)

I vaguely recall using Green People a couple of summers ago and that being better than most - but it's pricey so it would be nice to find an alternative!

My son reacts to every suncream going but we’ve been using altruist for three or four years now and it’s brilliant, the only one that hasn’t given him a sore red rash and crusty eyes. Altruist

@beewales ooh I've looked at altruist before as often gets recommended - good to know it's worked for you!

I have the same problem, and as others have already said, I have success with mineral sunscreens-so those which rely on titanium dioxide or zinc oxide rather than other chemicals.

I like:
Paula's Choice super light SPF 30
Paula's Choice Essential Glow Moisturiser SPF 30
Ultra Violette Clean Screen SPF 30

I just thought my eyes are allergic to spf, I didn't know there could be a way!

This one works for me too

I had this issue so ended up going to a Korean skincare shop on the basis that one probably needs really good sunscreen in Korea. They recommended d’Alba sunscreen. It is bloody brilliant! I think it might be perfect - I have used it every day for a year.

Dermalogica dynamic skin recovery is spf 50 but feels just like a lovely day cream

Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution SPF 50.

the only thing I’ve had any success with after years and years of horrendously watery eyes!

I’ve been using boots no 7 facial sun screen factor 50 which I’ve found better but sadly more expensive.

I use 'sun bum' have been for about a year now. Goes on well, no white marks and not sticky at all. Never got in my eyes to sting so it doesn't run.

Another vote for Altruist. I just use the standard one on my face, not the fluid.

Another one in the Altruist camp. I never have a problem with eyes stinging but my DSis does really really badly. She’s a convert. Great price and doesn’t sting or upset her rosacea.

She’s been through them all and it’s not the only one that didn’t sting but the best of the unstingy.

Ultrasun

Clarins is the only one that my daughter and husband can tolerate. Expensive but they are both so fair they need it all year round!

Well… actually not so much this wet and grim winter!!

I can also highly recommend the L'Oréal one and goes on really nicely aswell no word marks or grease.

I can't use anything scented on my face, Roche Posay Toleriane is very good (because it's unscented) and it doesn't irritate my eyes.

joins the gathering

-eucerin oil control
-m squared sunscreen
-garnier face fluid

I also use this one and it’s fine.

I can’t use chemical filters like oxybenzone (most problematic) but also avobenzone as they make my eyes water and sting.

I use Altruist and Simple

For me:

Altruist face fluid
Nivea dark spot control (horrible feeling this is being discontinued)
Ultra Violette Supreme Screen (expensive)

Heliocare, Beauty Pie and Ultrasun all sting for me.

Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 50+ Sensitive Advanced Sun Protection Cream 175ml - Boots

I use this one and it's great for my sensitive / rosacea prone skin, but I haven't rubbed it on eye lids or too close to inner eyelids.

I've tried most of the ones mentioned but like this one the most. It doesn't make my eyes sting, is matte, and cheap enough I can put loads on.

Revolution Skincare London, SPF30 Normal to Oily Skin, Mattifying Moisture Cream, Contains Niacinamide, Fragrance Free, 50 ml https://amzn.eu/d/0g9E8eW

Ultrasun spf 30

Altruist facial spf didn’t make my eyes sting but did seem to make me break out. I generally use their regular spf elsewhere on my body.